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Municipal Crime Prevention Network

July 11th, 2019
Victorian councils are invited to join the Municipal Crime Prevention Network
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New research explores link between lighting and perceptions of safety

June 14th, 2019
Does more lighting always make people feel safer? The latest research suggests that improving perceptions of safety in public spaces requires a more nuanced approach.
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Updated findings on the impact of CCTV for crime prevention

June 14th, 2019
CCTV experts have released an updated systematic review of the effects of CCTV on crime.
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Spotlight on the Department of Justice and Community Safety regions: Hume

June 14th, 2019
Located in Victoria’s north east, this region covers 12 local government areas and includes the major centres of Wangaratta, Wodonga and Shepparton.
CSN

An update on the Community Safety Networks Project

June 14th, 2019
Community safety projects are beginning to take shape as part of stage two of the Community Safety Networks project.
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New graffiti prevention projects announced in Victoria

June 14th, 2019
Victorian councils receive funding for projects to prevent graffiti vandalism in their communities
Crime Prevention Taskforce

Crime Prevention Taskforce launches in Victoria

June 13th, 2019
The Victorian Government has established a Crime Prevention Taskforce to help shape a new crime prevention agenda for Victoria.
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Youth crime prevention projects share in $1.4 million of additional funding

May 20th, 2019
Additional funding supports youth crime prevention projects to continue working with young Victorians.
Minister for Crime Prevention Ben Carroll

Introducing the Minister for Crime Prevention

March 21st, 2019
The Hon. Ben Carroll is leading the government’s approach to crime prevention, working closely at all levels of government and across sectors to enhance safety for all Victorians.
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Spotlight on the South East Metropolitan region

March 14th, 2019
The Department of Justice and Community Safety's South East Metropolitan region supports councils and community organisations to deliver crime prevention initiatives across 17 local government areas